Obituaries

Jan 18, 2020

MICHAEL D. DANIELS

Michael D. Daniels, 39, of Senecaville, Ohio, passed January 18, 2020.  He was born August 3, 1980 in Cambridge, Ohio, son of Kermit DeVore and Katrina Daniels.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Paul and Sandy Daniels.

Michael will forever remain in the hearts of those who...

Jan 17, 2020

KATHY S. HART

Kathy S. Hart, 64, of Bethesda, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home, January 17, 2020.  Born in Bellaire, Ohio, February 8, 1955, she was the daughter of Mildred Eden Graham and the late Raymond Graham.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Hart in...

Jan 17, 2020

Marilyn Naomi Volan, 80, of Martins Ferry, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in Martins Ferry on November 27, 1939 a daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Huggins) Carleton.  Marilyn was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Martins Ferry and retired after many years of service, from the Medical Supply...

Jan 14, 2020

Mary M. (Ritchey) Hughes, 76, of Martins Ferry, died January 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 30, 1943 in Fairmont, WV, a daughter to the late William E. and Willa R. (Murphy) Ritchey.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Martins Ferry, a Methodist Lay Minister and a member of...

Jan 10, 2020

Van Albert Coen. 88, of Mt Pleasant, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, in Altercare Adena.  He was born in Adena on March 22, 1931 a son of the late Van and Bessie (Sanders) Coen.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, was Methodist by faith and was a member of the Dillonvale American Legion,...

Jan 9, 2020

Frank A. Holzopfel, Sr., 77, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Liza's Place Valley Hospice South, Wheeling, WV. He was born September 15, 1942 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Frank M. and Theresa (Nardone) Holzopfel.

Frank was retired from the Martins Ferry Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He was a Catholic...

Jan 8, 2020

JANICE M. BROWN

Janice M. Brown, 66, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away on January 8, 2020 at Barnesville Hospital.  She was born September 9, 1953 in Barnesville, daughter of Delmas and Daisy (Barrett) Long.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Argie Long.  Argie was Janice's inspiration, teacher, and...

Jan 8, 2020

VERNON E. BAILEY

Vernon E. Bailey, 83, of Bethesda, Ohio, was welcomed to his eternal home, January 8, 2020. Born June 6, 1936 in Bethesda, Ohio, he was one of seven children born to Mack C. and Hazel Turner Bailey.

In addition to his parents, preceding Vernon in death are his brothers, Robert and Mack...

Jan 7, 2020

EVELYN J. WESLEY

Evelyn J. Wesley, 60, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away January 7, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.  Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, May 11, 1959, she was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice Moore.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her her brother, Jim Moore and sister,...

Jan 6, 2020

William A. "Bill" Almashy, 84, of Dayton, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, January 6, 2020, at Oak Creek Terrace, Kettering, OH. He was born November 3, 1935 in Martins Ferry, son of the late William and Dorothy L. (Williams) Almashy.

Bill retired from teaching as a physical, health, and special education instructor and then...

Jan 3, 2020

Esther H. (Worthington) Bennett, 79, of Bridgeport, OH, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital. She was born in Pleasant Grove, OH, on April 17, 1940, a daughter of the late Edwin H. and Sarah (Monroe) Worthington.

Esther was a homemaker, a devoted and loving wife and mother, serving side by side with her...

Jan 2, 2020

Regina M. (Walling) Lavy, 92, of St. Clairsville, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Harbinger, NC. She was born November 11, 1927 in Martins Ferry a daughter of the late Joseph T. and Margaret (O'Neill) Walling.

She was a retired Registered Nurse with over 40...

Jan 2, 2020

ROBERT EMRY CHOM

Robert Emry Chom, 69, of St. Clairsville, Ohio, passed away January 2, 2020 at Barnesville Hospital.

Born December 15, 1950 in Painsville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Alex and Virginia Melen Chom.

Robert worked in the nursing field after graduating from Willoughby-Eastlake School of Practical Nursing and...

Dec 29, 2019

William W. "Bill" Alltop, 76, of Martins Ferry, OH died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born August 9, 1943 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Russell E. Alltop, Sr. and Opal M. (Groves) Alltop.

Bill was the retired owner/operator of Alltop Moving & Storage and a lifelong member...

Dec 29, 2019

William D. "Willie" Arman, 65, of Belmont, OH, formerly of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away December 29th, 2019 at his home, ResCare Group Home in Belmont, OH.

He was born May 14, 1954, in Martins Ferry, OH, a son of the late Bill and Gertrude (Mosso) Arman.

Willie is survived by his cousins, Suzanne (James)...

Dec 27, 2019

HILDA WALTERS KRUG

Hilda Walters Krug age 85, passed away peacefully, December 27, 2019 in Barnesville, Ohio.  She was born August 18, 1934 in Beallsville, Ohio to Emory and Lena Walters.  She married Anthony Krug, who preceded her in death in 2000 and met her in heaven at the eastern gate on the day of her passing....

Dec 25, 2019

Robert L. "Bob" Archer, 81, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Wednesday, December, 25, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born June 18, 1938 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Paul D. and Alice M. (Hickinbotham) Archer.

Bob was retired from the Martins Ferry City School District. He was a member of Grace...

Dec 25, 2019

Audrey Petronek, 85, of St. Clairsville, OH, passed away December 25th, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born September 15, 1934, in Greenville, Maine, a daughter of the late Maurice and Annie (Davis) Ducharme.

Audrey was a nurse at Bellaire City Hospital, was a member of St. Anthony of...

Dec 21, 2019

Paul Alfred Smith, 67, of Mingo Junction, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Trinity Hospital.  He was born on February 17, 1952 in Steubenville a son of Barbara J. (Voitko) Smith and the late Alfred E. Smith.  Paul was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church; he served his country in the United States Army and was an...

Dec 20, 2019

Virginia I. Trouten, of Colerain, OH, died Friday, December 20, 2019 at Sienna Hills Nursing Home, Pleasant Grove, OH. She was born November 3, 1922, in Morristown, OH, a daughter of the late Carlos and Lucille (Van Horne) Lee.

Virginia was a homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Martins Ferry.

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